Proverbs 26-31: Verse of the Day

"Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful" and "He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue." (Prov 27:6, 28:23).

From a band by the name The Hold Steady, there's a line that says "I've had kisses that made Judas seem sincere". This is a reminder to me not to desire the approval of wicked men. We all want to be respected, but the righteous rebuke/encouragement of a friend is always worth more!